All of the articles here on the Rugmaking Site are organized into categories. Browse through these categories to find the content you're looking for.

Braided Rugs
A collection of articles about all things Braided Rugs!

Crocheted Rugs
Links and Articles for crocheted rugs. Includes free patterns and instructions for crocheting with plastic bags, wool, yarn, fabric strips, jute and rags.

Floorcloths
Articles and Instructions for making Floorcloths.

Hooking and Prodding
Information for Latch Hooking, Locker Hooking, Prodding, Punch Needle, Rug Hooking and making Smyrna and Ghiordes Knots using a Latch hook.

Introduction to rugmaking


Knitted Rugs
Knitted rugs of all kinds, including round radial rug designs by Iris. Knitted rugs are simple to make. Radial rugs add a sophisticated touch to any decor.

Looms & Weaving
Information for building, purchasing and using looms.

Media Reviews
Reviews of rugmaking Books, DVD´s, CD´s, Audio Books, Magazines and Magazine articles. How to do basics other handcrafts that can help with creating rugs once learned.

Oriental & Knotted Rugs
Instructions, History, Analysis and Appreciation of Oriental and other Knotted Rugs. Includes information about Finnen, Ghiordes, Persian, Rya, Smyrna and Turkish Knotted Rugs.

Rug Design and Decorating
Rug design is great fun and a testimonial to your creativity. You will find several helpful hints to get you started.

Sewn and Cross-Stitched Rugs
Information for Sewn and Cross-Stitched Rugs.

Tools and Supplies
Sources for Tools, Supplies, Instructions and Patterns for Rugmaking.

Toothbrush Rugs
Information for making Toothbrush Rugs (Scandinavian Loop Weaving).

Treasure Trove
Information for starting your own Rugmaking Business.

Word Games
Word games related to the topic of rugmaking!

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